I know, I know. You’re thinking swimming pools and ice machines right now. But seriously, it’s a great time to …
Cob – The natural, recyclable building material that’s a “loan from the earth.”
The ideal building material would be ‘borrowed’ from the environment and replaced after use. There would be little or no …
Use up plastic bottles and make a 3D printed sculpture!
The inventor of this 3D printer pen, Daniel Edwards, is using this design to solve two problems at once. He …
Sometimes Tiny Is Just The Right Size: ‘Microhospitals’ Filling Some ER Needs
Eyeing fast-growing urban and suburban markets where demand for health care services is outstripping supply, some health care systems are …
These Are the Tools We Need to Win the Long War Against Islamist Terrorism
Commentary on the recent attacks in France. As self-reliant people we must prepare for the worst, but how do we deal with …
Internal Affairs – How to check your poop is healthy
Your bowels consist of the small intestine and the large intestine (colon). Your small intestine absorbs foods and liquids. It …
Doing your laundry with magnets not soap?
Have you seen this? Apparently putting a couple of mega-powerful magnets in your laundry causes the surface tension to alter …
Just kidding! Gun Fight rules explained
In a gunfight, the most important rule is ….. HAVE A GUN!!! These are shooting tips from various Concealed Carry …
10 life-saving defenses against personal attack
1. If a mugger demands your wallet or purse, don’t hand it to him. Toss it away from you. Chances are that …
Busting Myths About Mental Illness
When Annie Powell, 35, was in the midst of a 72-hour manic episode in February 2013, she felt like Superwoman: …
Smooth the Ride for Dogs with Motion Sickness with maropitant citrate
Because the symptoms of canine motion sickness can mimic several other problems, many pet owners may not realize their dogs …
Filling A Prescription? You Might Be Better Off Paying Cash
Some consumers who use health insurance copays to buy prescription drugs are paying far more than they should be and …
Patriotism – the Penn & Teller way. Did they burn the flag?
Famous performers Penn & Teller “burned” the American flag as part of their stage act. Don’t be outraged, they use the …
Solar cookers – DIY, cheap and efficient
On hot summer days, there is no real need to blow out your gas bill by using a stove. Solar …
Using bacteria to make self-healing concrete
Concrete is the most commonly used construction material on earth, found in everything from roads and buildings to bridges and …
Combatting Warm-Weather Bugs
Tips to prevent pest-related illness and irritation this summer With temperatures rising and homeowners heading outdoors for picnics, parties and …
Go bats! And protect your home from bugs
I live in Virginia. Through the mosquitos that share these wetlands (swamps!) with us we are at risk from West Nile …
How to use coconut oil to improve your life!
Coconut Oil –How can it help you? Extra-virgin olive oil consistently tops the list in popularity when it comes to …
Break the Grip of the Rip – How to get out of a rip current
Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East, Gulf, and West coasts of …
Re-grow food from scraps
Ever since I first saw this technique I’ve been doing it. The best result I’ve had is with green onions. …
5 Tips to Get More Out of Your Backyard
Once warmer weather arrives, there is nothing better than spending time outside on your deck or patio. But before you …
Colon Cancer Screening: Five Things To Know
It’s a predictable passage in life: Hit 50, get lots birthday cards with old-age jokes, a mailbox full of AARP …
Sucking chest wound? You need the Asherman Chest Seal!
A pneumothorax is the medical word for the condition when air leaks through a defect in the lung, the chest wall or both, …
Ransomware – Avoiding the “Big Bad”
Ransomware is everyone’s nightmare and until the government, manufacturers and the OS producers emerge from the Dark Ages, we’re stuck dealing …
Hahaha! Anti-gun reporter trashed by gun owners. Watch this recoil experiment!
Last week, New York Daily News reporter Gersh Kuntzman fired an AR-15 at a shooting range and claimed that it caused, among other things, …
When panic strikes
This is the last in ASI’s series on how silver and gold can save lives and lifestyles. In this vignette, …
John Oliver hammers the retirement industry for ripping off seniors
John Oliver, host of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” slays the retirement industry in this fact-filled video from his recent show. …
Another Shooting Tragedy in a Gun-Free Zone
by Dan Mitchell It’s happened again. A nut went to a gun-free zone and engaged in a mass killing. In this example, the …
Single dose cure for malaria coming down the pike
As we discussed last week, the political discontinuation of DDT hit America hard – but nowhere near as hard as the effect …
John Oliver on debt-collection (and a TV record!)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a popular late-night TV show. He’s funny, satirical Brit who likes to deflate pomposity, …